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I was going to go to Mexico if my insurance denied me. But, thankfully I didn't have to. I had surgery at Bailey's on 2/21. I feel so blessed to have been able to stay here. Good luck to everyone....

Sleeved 2/21 and down about 25 pounds. But, that is 15 pre-op and 10 post-op. I haven't done any exercise. I go this afternoon for my 2 week post op appointment with my doctor. I guess I will find out then what I can do exercise wise. I too have trouble with protein. I cannot do the shakes. I get my protein through eggs, peanut butter, yogurt. I have tried all the different protein shakes. Makes me want to vomit just thinking about them. Kudos to the sleevers that can drink them. Good luck to everyone!!

Wow, CheriseValerie, that is a fantastic weight loss. Congratulations!!

Good luck tomorrow oknewme! Everything will go just fine. The people at Bailey's are awesome. Let us know how you are doing after you have recouperated a bit.

Everything is going good. Can't do the protein shakes. They are so nasty and make me feel so sick. I think I will just have to get my protein from food. Other than that I am doing great. Thanks for asking and good luck to you. Please keep me posted on your progress!

You will do fine. Hang in there.

Good luck, let me know how it goes tomorrow.

Everything is good. I really had zero pain after surgery. Just sore, but not pain. I didn't fill the prescription for pain meds. It took me about 3 nights before I would sleep in bed. I slept in the recliner. Now, everything is just normal. They will have you wear a binder of 2 weeks. I really supports your stomach and makes it feel better. Which surgeon do you have? I had Katsis. He is really great. Are you finished with all your testing?

You're right d. Every surgeon does something different. You would think there would be more standard diets. Good luck with your surgery!!

How many days have you been on the preop diet, oknewme? It is rough. But, after about the third day, it gets better. I am 10 days postop. Can't wait to get to the soft diet this Thursday. I am ready for an egg and tuna. Never thought I would say that. Lol.........Hang in there. Do you have all of your preop testing finished?

That's good Megs! My machine and I are not the best of friends. For some reason, we just don't work well together. Lol.....

I had my chest xray and pft and ekg all done the same day over at the hospital. I think everyone flunks the sleep study. What I understood was that they set the limits so low on the study that everyone has sleep apnea for insurance approval. I didn't pass it either. You will get your machine, use it for 2 weeks, then you will take the card out the back of the machine in for them to get a print out of it. Just make sure you use it at least 4 hours a night for the 2 weeks. That's all they require before your surgery. You'll be fine. When are you wanting to have your surgery, Mollie?

I called them everyday.

Mine was approved with UHC in about 4 days. It went through the first time. As along as you meet the requirements for your insurance and your surgeons office has all their paper work in order, you will hear soon. Good luck to you. I am now 7 days post op.

Hey, watch it!!!! Lol.....

Good luck Kimmie! I had surgery at Bailey this past Thursday. Everyone with that group is fantastic. All the office staff, doctors, nurses, and Dr. Katsis and great. There would probably be some things they should work on. But, all in all, it was a good experience. If you can call any surgery a good experience. Lol......If you need to know something just ask. I will try to answer. Again, congrats!!

Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I have ordered the unflavored unjury. I hope that helps. Also, the dietician emailed me back and thought the egg white would be fine. I'm trying that today. Thanks again!

Thanks everyone!

I was to start protein on my 4th day. I just can't.

I cannot tolerate the protein shakes. Everytime I drink some get so nauseated. I dont know if I am lactose intolerant or what. So, I am not getting much in. I have emailed my dietician, but have not heard back. I had surgery this past Thursday. Has anyone eaten a boiled egg smashed up real good this soon after surgery. I would get more protein with that by far than I get with the shakes. Any advice would be appreciated......

Good luck ozlifter...hope everything goes good with you.

Ok thanks ...

My daughter in law is running errands for me, since I just had surgery Thursday. What is the best unflavored protein that they sell?

Thanks Megs, I start my protein today, maybe that will help. I'm hanging in there. Any advice you have is greatly appreciated! Thanks again.....

Yes, I have learned to take tiny sips. The bigger ones hurt going down. I dont get protein till tomorrow. Hope I can handle it. I am just feeling weak today. Looking forward to feeling better. Hope you feel better soon.